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Mospens Family History

Mospens Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Moses, Moseng, Coppens, Spens, Cosens, Moss, Osten, Mosley, Sens

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Where is the Mospens family from?

You can see how Mospens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mospens family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Mospens family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Mospens's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Mospens families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mospens surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Mospens ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Bartender was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mospens. 100% of Mospens men worked as a Bartender.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Bartender
    100%

What Mospens family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 57 census records available for the last name Mospens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mospens census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 4 immigration records available for the last name Mospens. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 26 military records available for the last name Mospens. For the veterans among your Mospens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mospens lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2001, in the United States, Mospens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Mospens in 1968 was 77, and 82 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mospens

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mospens ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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